ian1964 10,596 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A GLASGOW sheriff told two brothers they were a disgrace to Rangers Football Club after they both became embroiled in the disorder at the Scottish Cup Final. Marc and Dean Cumming appeared separately before Sheriff Lindsay Wood in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court for offences committed on May 21 at Hampden Park. Both brothers, of Drumlang Avenue, Easterhouse, pled guilty to engaging in behaviour likely to cause public disorder after the final whistle blew at the national football stadium. Dean Cumming, 19, appeared in the dock first. He accepted that they did enter the field of play, gesticulate at Hibernian fans, and challenge them to a fight. He also threw an unknown object at them. His involvement in the disorder was captured on CCTV footage. His defence agent told the court that the incident had been a wake up call for his client. Sheriff Wood said to the teenager: “You are a disgrace to the club you follow do you understand that?” He was given a Football Banning Order for three years and placed under supervision for 12 months. He was also handed a Restriction of Liberty Order. The court heard that Dean Cummings will be tagged for six months and cannot leave his home from 9.30pm to 6am. His brother Marc, also 19, accepted that he too did enter the field of play. He assaulted a man when on the pitch and kicked him on the body. The Procurator Fiscal depute said Marc Cumming was seen running onto the pitch acting in an aggressive manner towards the Hibernian fans. The Procurator Fiscal depute said the teenager was then “huckled off the pitch” following the assault. He made no reply when he was charged at the time. Sheriff Wood said to the teenager: “Do you understand that you let down your parents?” He then added: “If your team gets beat, just accept it. “You do not run onto the pitch.” Sheriff Wood then explained that Marc Cummings would be treated in the same way as his brother. He too was handed a three year Football Banning Order. He was also placed under supervision for 12 months. In addition, he was handed a Restriction of Liberty Order. He will be tagged and cannot leave his home between 9.30pm and 6am. The brothers prosecution is the latest of many currently going through Glasgow Sheriff Court after police launched a probe into the violence that marred the Scottish Cup Final following the final whistle. A dedicated team of officers continue to investigate incidents of violence, disorder and vandalism at this fixture which Hibernian won 3-2. They have arrested 119 people so far. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/14970692.Glasgow_brothers_told_they_are__a_disgrace_to_Rangers__in_court/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,469 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 It would be good to know how these 119 arrested people split up between the respective teams. Given the amount of policemen at our end, I wouldn't be surprised to see a 50-50 here ... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,306 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 They'll be able to get a high profile job at the SFA, but... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,422 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 It seems strange that there was no additional penalty for the assault. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,596 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 “If your team gets beat, just accept it. “You do not run onto the pitch.” I'm certain that wasn't the reason they entered the pitch! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,691 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 “If your team gets beat, just accept it. “You do not run onto the pitch.” I'm certain that wasn't the reason they entered the pitch! Would be more applicable in the other direction with just a small change. “If your team wins just enjoy it. “You do not run onto the pitch.” Plus don't commit mass assault and vandalism. And as you say losing wasn't the reason these guys were on that pitch. No one would have been on it if the thousands from the other end had not been there first within seconds of the final whistle. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,469 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I would assume that they did not watch the Sky videos of the invading Hibs horde ... Ain't it interesting that even the Yahoos remained in their area when getting beaten in the semi-finals and everything went over quietly, by OF standards. Edited December 16, 2016 by der Berliner 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The one issue I have with the judge is the implication that the second guy had a fight because his team lost, and completely ignoring the massive provocation by the Hibs fans, which while not excusing his behaviour, does give a certain mitigation compared to the former. A guy that attacks people because his team loses is pretty dangerous to everyone, as his team will lose periodically and it seems like he can't control his anger which turns to violence. A guy that attacks people who charge up to taunt him and threaten him, by definition is not dangerous at all to your average, decent person - only to those who threaten and try to intimidate him - in this case when their team actually wins. I'm not condoning his behaviour but there are degrees of guilt - the latter is part of the natural flight or fight response that we all struggle to control, the former is just a bit sociopathic. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,278 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Has anyone any info on how Hibs fans were punished it would be interesting to compare. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,596 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Has anyone any info on how Hibs fans were punished it would be interesting to compare. Not sure but this seems a harsh punishment! He too was handed a three year Football Banning Order. He was also placed under supervision for 12 months. In addition, he was handed a Restriction of Liberty Order. He will be tagged and cannot leave his home between 9.30pm and 6am. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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